Exclusive: Blu Del Barrio joins the cast of Carol Brandt’s upcoming feature, Pink Moon, in a lead role. Meredith Johnston penned the script, and also stars along actor Zeke Goodman.
The story follows Mira (Johnston) and K (Del Barrio), a queer couple with their relationship on the rocks, living out of their van in the Chicago area. As a last ditch effort to escape their desolate life, they plan a bank heist in the small town of Worden, Kansas. However, executing a bank heist amidst a crumbling relationship yields tougher than they thought. As Mira and K adjust to small town living, they realize they must confront the failings of their relationship or lose everything they’ve got left.
“Only a quarter of the way into reading this script I was heartbroken at the possibility of not getting to play K. It is one of those projects you cling onto immediately,...
The story follows Mira (Johnston) and K (Del Barrio), a queer couple with their relationship on the rocks, living out of their van in the Chicago area. As a last ditch effort to escape their desolate life, they plan a bank heist in the small town of Worden, Kansas. However, executing a bank heist amidst a crumbling relationship yields tougher than they thought. As Mira and K adjust to small town living, they realize they must confront the failings of their relationship or lose everything they’ve got left.
“Only a quarter of the way into reading this script I was heartbroken at the possibility of not getting to play K. It is one of those projects you cling onto immediately,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Valerie June, an expert at covers, takes on latter-day Duran Duran with her very own rendition of “Ordinary World.”
While many artists covering songs tend to stay true to the original, June’s version is more stripped-down, her stark vocals contorting around the rhythm to emphasize the meaning of the Nineties anthem: Persisting through darkness.
Given the current state of the world, June’s timing of the cover is no coincidence. “With modern times often full of heaviness and darkness, how do we find the strength to survive and grow?...
While many artists covering songs tend to stay true to the original, June’s version is more stripped-down, her stark vocals contorting around the rhythm to emphasize the meaning of the Nineties anthem: Persisting through darkness.
Given the current state of the world, June’s timing of the cover is no coincidence. “With modern times often full of heaviness and darkness, how do we find the strength to survive and grow?...
- 12/5/2023
- by Angie Martoccio
- Rollingstone.com
Chrysalis Records has released a new Nick Drake anthology tribute album called The Endless Coloured Ways – The Songs of Nick Drake, which includes contributions from Liz Phair, Feist, Radiohead’s Philip Selway, and more. Stream it below on Spotify and Apple Music.
The anthology features 23 interpretations of some of Drake’s most beloved tracks, performed by various artists like Ben Harper, Fontaines D.C., Bombay Bicycle Club, and more, spread across two Lps/CDs. The idea for the album came from Cally Callomon, who manages Nick Drake’s estate, and co-founder of Blue Raincoat Music and CEO of Chrysalis Records Jeremy Lascelles.
“Nick Drake was not that concerned with promoting himself as an artist but I think he would have been overjoyed to hear his art revisited and newly promoted by so many vibrant and talented artists,” said Callomon about the tribute.
On top of all the covers, a select...
The anthology features 23 interpretations of some of Drake’s most beloved tracks, performed by various artists like Ben Harper, Fontaines D.C., Bombay Bicycle Club, and more, spread across two Lps/CDs. The idea for the album came from Cally Callomon, who manages Nick Drake’s estate, and co-founder of Blue Raincoat Music and CEO of Chrysalis Records Jeremy Lascelles.
“Nick Drake was not that concerned with promoting himself as an artist but I think he would have been overjoyed to hear his art revisited and newly promoted by so many vibrant and talented artists,” said Callomon about the tribute.
On top of all the covers, a select...
- 7/7/2023
- by Cervanté Pope
- Consequence - Music
Fontaines D.C. have released their cover of Nick Drake’s cherished “‘Cello Song.” The recording serves as first single off of a forthcoming tribute project, The Endless Coloured Ways – The Songs of Nick Drake, out on July 7th via Chrysalis Records.
Adopting a different approach than Drake’s original (first released on 1969’s Five Leaves Left), Fontaines switch out the bustling acoustics and the titular cello for a driving backbeat, a soundscape of guitars, and a haunting melody that, all combined, use Drake’s same spark to light a whole new flame. Hearing vocalist Grian Chatten croon the final verse, “So forget this cruel world/ Where I belong/ I’ll just sit and wait/ And sing my song,” it makes one reflect on how Drake would feel if he could see the impact he’s made on so many artists since his tragic death in 1974. Watch the music video for Fontaines D.
Adopting a different approach than Drake’s original (first released on 1969’s Five Leaves Left), Fontaines switch out the bustling acoustics and the titular cello for a driving backbeat, a soundscape of guitars, and a haunting melody that, all combined, use Drake’s same spark to light a whole new flame. Hearing vocalist Grian Chatten croon the final verse, “So forget this cruel world/ Where I belong/ I’ll just sit and wait/ And sing my song,” it makes one reflect on how Drake would feel if he could see the impact he’s made on so many artists since his tragic death in 1974. Watch the music video for Fontaines D.
- 3/1/2023
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
Nick Drake’s discography proved to be a goldmine for the forthcoming album The Endless Coloured Ways, a collection of 32 of the musician’s most essential catalog entries reimagined by various artists. On the first release from the project, out July 7, Fontaines D.C. flips Drake’s 1969 classic “‘Cello Song.”
The post-punk band’s rendition is heavier, pushing loud guitars and thick bass lines to the surface where Drake originally coasted alongside softer instrumentals. It’s the exact recording approach Jeremy Lascelles, co-founder of Blue Raincoat Music and CEO of Chrysalis Records,...
The post-punk band’s rendition is heavier, pushing loud guitars and thick bass lines to the surface where Drake originally coasted alongside softer instrumentals. It’s the exact recording approach Jeremy Lascelles, co-founder of Blue Raincoat Music and CEO of Chrysalis Records,...
- 3/1/2023
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
A new Nick Drake album has been announced, featuring various artist interpretations of his classic songs.
The late artist, who is best known for songs such as “Pink Moon”, “Place To Be” and “Northern Sky”, died in 1974, aged 26.
Now, a new album entitled The Endless Coloured Ways, Songs By Nick Drake will be released, compiling new interpretations of some of his best-known songs.
Irish band Fontaines DC lead the releases, sharing their raucous version of “Cello Song” on Steve Lemacq’s 6 Music show today (Wednesday 1 March).
Other artists including Self Esteem, Feist and John Grant will be included on the new album, due for release on 7 July.
The record, an idea from Nick Drake’s Estate Manager, Cally Callomon and Jeremy Lascelle of Blue Raincoat Music and Chrysalis Records, will also include covers from David Gray, Aurora, Bombay Bicycle Club and Emeli Sandé.
“Nick Drake was not that concerned with...
The late artist, who is best known for songs such as “Pink Moon”, “Place To Be” and “Northern Sky”, died in 1974, aged 26.
Now, a new album entitled The Endless Coloured Ways, Songs By Nick Drake will be released, compiling new interpretations of some of his best-known songs.
Irish band Fontaines DC lead the releases, sharing their raucous version of “Cello Song” on Steve Lemacq’s 6 Music show today (Wednesday 1 March).
Other artists including Self Esteem, Feist and John Grant will be included on the new album, due for release on 7 July.
The record, an idea from Nick Drake’s Estate Manager, Cally Callomon and Jeremy Lascelle of Blue Raincoat Music and Chrysalis Records, will also include covers from David Gray, Aurora, Bombay Bicycle Club and Emeli Sandé.
“Nick Drake was not that concerned with...
- 3/1/2023
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
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